The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient\'s heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an anchor having an expandable braid. In some embodiments, the expandable braid is fabricated from a single strand of wire. In some embodiments, the expandable braid comprises at least one turn feature. The anchor and the valve preferably are configured for endovascular delivery and deployment.

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›1.independentAn apparatus for replacing a heart valve, comprising:nan expandable, braided anchor and a replacement heart valve secured to the expandable, braided a…+8

›2.↳ 1The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the braid has at least one closed end.d2

›3.↳ 1The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the braid is heat-set in the partially deployed self-expanded configuration such that the expandable anchor is adapt…d2

›4.↳ 1The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the deployment system is reversibly coupled to the distal lock element.d2+1

›6.↳ 1The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the deployment system is reversibly coupled to a proximal end of the expandable anchor.d2+2

›9.↳ 1The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the replacement heart valve is coupled to the distal lock element.d2

›10.independentAn apparatus for replacing a heart valve, comprising:nan expandable anchor having an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration, a proxima…+2

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IPC · International Patent Classification

Section A — Human necessities

A61F2/24

USPC · US Patent Classification

623/2.11

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related publication	US 20070162107 A1	12 Jul 2007

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